1. 2 medical screening a medical screening measures the individuals physical readiness to take part...
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Medical Screening
A medical screening measures the individuals physical readiness to take part in strenuous activity.
Medical screening
A basic assessment of a person’s overall
health and personal fitness.
Term to Know
A medical screening also detects medical problems that may be aggravated by vigorous activity.
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Medical Screenings are important for people
Who have poor lifestyle habits.
Who are over 40.
Who are over weight and suffer from obesity.
Who have a known chronic disease.Asthma is a chronic disease that affects a person’s ability to perform physically demanding activities.
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Medical Screening
The necessity of a medical screening varies with age.
Age Frequency of Screening
6 to 15
16 to 34
35 to 59
60 and up
Every 3 years
Every 2 years
Once a year
Twice a year
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What Happens During a Medical Screening?
A complete blood count, or CBCYour height and weightAn examination of your eyes, ears, nose, and throatYour blood pressureAn examination of your lungs and heartFor males, a test for hernia
A medical screening may consist of the following:
Hernia
A condition that occurs when muscle fibers
from the intestine protrude through
the wall of the abdomen.
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What Happens During a Medical Screening?A medical screening carried out by a physician includes an update of your medical history.
Medical history
A record of past health problems and illnesses.
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Environmental Concerns
There are certain precautions you should consider taking before, during, and after exercising.
It is important to understand the dangers of being physically active in very hot or very cold weather.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityClimate is a potential risk factor in personal health and fitness.
As long as you use common sense and follow a few simple rules, most activities can be carried out safely.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityDuring physical activity in extreme heat you perspire so heavily that it can affect your fluid balance and you may experience dehydration.
Fluid balance
The body’s ability to balance the
amounts of fluid taken in with the
amounts lost through
perspiration or excretion
Dehydration
Body fluid loss.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityHeat cramps can be minimized by drinking plenty of fluids before and during physical activity.
Heat cramps
Muscle spasms resulting from the
loss of large amount of sale
and water through
perspiration.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityHeat exhaustion symptoms include:
Heat exhaustion
An overheating of the body
resulting in cold, clammy skin, and
symptoms of shock.
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Weakness
Headache
Rapid pulse
Stomach discomfort
Dizziness
Heavy sweating
Drop in body weight
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityHeatstroke symptoms include:
Heatstroke
A condition in which the body
can no longer rid itself of heat
through perspiration.
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Very high body temperature
Rapid pulse
Loss of consciousness
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityYou can prevent heat-related injuries by using these strategies.
Acclimatization is achieved after five to ten days of light workouts in the heat.
Acclimatization
The process of allowing your body to adapt
slowly to weather conditions.
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To prevent dehydration, you need to rehydrate by drinking plenty of fluids before, during, and after physical activity.
Acclimatization
The process of allowing your body to adapt
slowly to weather conditions.
Rehydrate
Restore lost water.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical Activity
Before: Consume between 1½ and 2½ cups of cool water or sports drink 10 to 20 minutes before exercising in the heat.
During: Attempt to match fluid loss with fluid intake, approximately 1½ cups to 3¼ cups of water per hour.
After: Drink 2 cups of water or sports drink for every pound lost. It may take up to 12 hours to achieve complete fluid replacement after strenuous exercise in the heat.
Tips for avoiding heat-related injury include:
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityWhen you are physically active or exercise for extended periods of time in cold weather, you are at risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
Hypothermia
A condition in which your body
temperature drops below
normal.
FrostbiteTissue damage from freezing.
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Environmental Conditions and Physical ActivityAvoid spending extended periods outdoors when the wind-chill factor is below -22 degrees.
Wind-chill factor
The combined influence of wind and temperature
on the body.
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Safety Gear and Clothing
It is important to choose clothing and safety equipment that are suited to the particular activity or exercise you will be doing.
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Safety Equipment
If you participate in an activity such as bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, or inline skating, you should always wear protective equipment.
Statistics show that the likelihood of head injury is reduced 85% when a helmet is worn.
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Footwear
Always choose a nonskid shoe to significantly reduce risk for injury.
When shopping for footwear, think about the activities you will be doing. There are many different types of footwear, and many are designed for a particular activity or sport.
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Safety Equipment
If you participate in an activity such as bicycling, skateboarding, skiing, snowboarding, or inline skating, you should always wear protective equipment.
Statistics show that the likelihood of head injury is reduced 85% when a helmet is worn.
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Safety Equipment
Other safety considerations include:
Take extra care around pedestrians and vehicles.Take extra care around pedestrians and vehicles.
Always control your speed.Always control your speed.
Pay close attention to the pavement for holes and obstructions.Pay close attention to the pavement for holes and obstructions.
If you do fall, prepare your body for the blow by curling up into a ball and rolling as you hit the ground.If you do fall, prepare your body for the blow by curling up into a ball and rolling as you hit the ground.
Replace your helmet if it is damaged.Replace your helmet if it is damaged.